How this exercise works
Identify which medication right is at risk (patient, drug, dose, route, time, etc.) and select the safest nursing action before administering.
Fundamental concept
FDA-regulated drug safety principles and the rights framework LPNs use before every administration.
Read: Medication Safety & the Nine Rights →Scenario
You pick up metoprolol 25 mg PO for Maria Gonzales in room 312. At the bedside, the name band reads Maria Gonzalez, room 321.
You pick up metoprolol 25 mg PO for Maria Gonzales in room 312. At the bedside, the name band reads Maria Gonzalez, room 321.
Which medication right is at risk, and what is the safest action?
